Parks Commission Meeting

PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 05, 2024 at 4:45 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call a. The Board of Park Commissioners met on Monday, February 5, 2024, in the meeting room at the Public Works Building. Laura Taake called the meeting to order at 4:45 PM. Members present were Laura Taake, Todd Galbrecht, Lori Hammer, Dan Holzberger, Jim Kolba (joining telephonically), and Amanda Ketchum. Chair Mike Taake arrived at 5:07 PM. Also present were Daron Haugh, City Administrator, and Jordan Wilke, Parks Superintendant/Arborist. 2. Minutes a. Lori Hammer/Dan Holzberger to approve minutes from November 6, 2023. No quorum at the December 2023 and January 2024 meetings. 3. Review Financial Reports a. No questions or comments were generated. 4. Discussion and action relating to new boat dock Following the safety inspection of the Riverside Park boat landing dock, it was in the best interest to replace the dock. Jordan continues to research the project for a Spring 2024 purchase and its launch at said site. The landing is in great shape. 5. Staff Report a. Daron Haugh continues to communicate with the School District and its summer school program and the arrangement and cost for City funding its share of summer recreation. Jordan’s staff and crew will continue to prepare the fields and courts for the activities provided at said sites. It continues to be a successful symbiotic arrangement. Daron welcomed Todd Galbrecht to the Park Board as its newest commissioner. b. Jordan Wilke provided an update on the GOLD Ice Fishing Tournament. Jordan reported great success and great support from so many people. As of the meeting date, the profit generated will be over $10,000. At said event, Jordan and GOLD presented Howard Miller and his family  with a plaque “Fire Marshall Extraordinaire” in remembrance of Howard’s support at the fishing contest every year. The City and Library will now house the ‘movie in the park’ equipment. Lastly, the City will continue to promote and support the Farmers Market in Riverside Park. 6. Friends of Mauston Parks No information as of the meeting date. 7. Adjourn Mike Taake/Jim Kolba to adjourn and voice vote carried at 5:15 PM. ___________________________________ ___________________________ Chair Date